“Trial results prove tirzepatide works the same way for everyone and should be used indefinitely.”

Not established

The reviewed evidence does not establish this statement. This does not prove it can never be true.

Trials estimate effects for studied populations and durations. They do not establish an identical individual response or a universal treatment duration.

What this answer is based on

This answer uses a study that assigned people to groups by chance and measured a health outcome.

Limits of this answer

The defined populations and follow-up durations in SURMOUNT-1 and SURPASS-2. These limits show which substance, product, people, use, place, and time the answer covers. A different product or situation can have a different answer.

Topic

What a study measured about people's health, symptoms, or ability to function.